Castle Oaks Golf Club

Ah...it's that time of year. The greens have been aerified and are very bumpy and slow but in a month should be great if maintanence pays attention. The last rains should end this week. If the weeds are attacked a.s.a.p. the course will be in exceptional condition all summer. Currently the fairways are as good as any course in the Sacramento area.
The one true negative is the bunkering. Most are littered with rocks, yes rocks; are in extensive need of sand... and the use of a riding mower/rake to groom the traps has severly damaged their structure. A few small maintainance adjustments would make this a GREAT course.

The staff was very friendly. The course itself was in good shape, but golfnow did not let me know the greens had been punched and sanded. Would have waited a few weeks before I played this course had I known.

Other than the fact that the greens had been sanded this course was awesome. It was just challenging enough without being frustrating. I can't wait to get back to play without sanded greens. Oh, and the food was fantastic.

We were able to play 18 holes on a magnificent course in under 3.5 hrs

Course in excellent condition but unable to rate greens since covered in sand.

Fairways were in great conditions, no soggy or wet spot. No dry spots either. Greens were firm but no dry or brown spots. Tee boxes needed some attention because of divot marks but not much to be concerned about. Course layout requires you to be accurate with your drives to make it on the green in regulations. Moderately challenging course. It has a combination of doglegs, narrow and wide fairways, with enough water and sand hazards along the way. Staff were accomodating. I asked them if I could pay extra to get my own cart (I had a shared cart) but they gave my own without extra fees.

I would highly recommend this course if in the area. Lots of challenging holes, deer, wild turkeys, and geese on the course but not a mess to walk on.

I really enjoy playing at this course. The fairways were plush and the greens were awesome, fast and true. Can't wait to go back.

Hole one is a tough par 5 that will kick your butt if not careful, and number to is a hard par 3 which hold up the speed of play in the beginning. But over all, I feel it is one of the better public course in the Sacramento area and if your on the south side of hwy. 50, I say it is the best course. Pricing is better than other high end course so over all, great course to play.

Course conditions, other than the bunkers, were very good and greens terrific. Pace of play reasonable. Difficulty a little above average especially the last 2 holes. Always enjoy playing 18 @ Castle Oaks.

Very well maintained. The rough is not too deep. However, the bunkers needs maintaining. There were rocks 1" were not uncommon. This will damage your clubs.

had a nice driving range,chipping green,and putting green setup. greens and fairways were in good shape. staff was friendly.

The course was in great shape, greens where fast the way I like them.

We enjoyed the course. The lack of rain this winter left the greens pretty hard below the surface but they were in good shape. We will play again for sure.

Located 20 miles east of Sacramento. Greens in good shape. Fairways good with an occasional bald area. Traps are the only real problem. They need more sand.

Enjoyable outing in a semi-rural area. Worth the drive. Friiendly staff.

All levels of golfers can play and enjoy this course. As you move to the back tees the course becomes more challenging.

Course has generally wide fairways, but water on both sides on #'s 1 & 10. Greens were smooth and rolled true. Pace of play was excellent. Not excessively long from middle tees, which gives some scoring opportunities. Fun finishing holes with trees in play off the tee of 17 and water on 18 which makes a decision on which route to take to the green paramount.

We enjoyed playing this course and will definitely play it again!

it was perfect, the weather the course even the Bloody Mary.
unfortunately i forgot my game
Very good

The course was in great shape considering the time of year. No lush green fairways but very playable. The greens were very fast. Holes 17 and 18 are very demanding requiring accuracy with trees on 17 and water/trees on 18 in play. A par/par finish would cap a very good round. Unfortunately, that was not the case for me.